On this page you’ll find seven reasons to work in support work.
But don’t just take out work for it – why not head over to our careers site and hear from Gemma, Ailish, Mark and many more about why they work for Dimensions?
Make a difference
Being a support worker means you will make a positive difference to someone’s life. You will change the lives of the people you support and their families.
As part of the recruitment process you’ll be matched to the person you’ll be supporting. That means you’ll share interests or outlooks on life. We know that a well-matched team can make all the difference.
Job satisfaction
Being a support worker is incredibly rewarding. The relationships you form with the people you support and those you work with are often lifelong.
Working for Dimensions as a support worker is far more than just a job. It gives you a sense of purpose, and value.
Every day is different
You’ll be part of every aspect of the life of the person you support. Perhaps supporting them to learn new skills in the home, or to pursue their interests outside of it. You might help the person maintain friendships and relationships or dream big and then go and fulfil those ambitions.
Job Security and flexible hours
Starting a career as a support worker is a wise move; there’s more and more jobs available for brilliant support workers and at Dimensions we work with you to find the right shift patterns for you, meeting your needs and those of the person you support. Work-life balance matters.
Personal Development
There is so much you can learn as a support worker!
At Dimensions, you’ll receive specialist training as well as the opportunity to develop your career and progress and learn new skills.
With experience, you could take on more responsibility and progress in your career as a lead support worker, assistant manager, locality manager or director. Indeed, many of our Leadership Team started their careers as support workers. With the right attitude and motivation, you can go far!
Values-based recruitment
Dimensions recruit people for their values, rather than experience. With the right set of personal values, everything else can be learnt.
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